Fragments of the Lost [Fate/Grand Order] [Abandoned]

Chapter 23

"Mm~ Mm~ Mm~"

"Enjoying yourself today huh?"

"Archer-Senpai~ Hello!"

"Hello to you to Lily. I see you're in a happy mood." Archer chuckled as he turned off the faucet and looked back at Lily as he grabbed a towel, drying his hands from the dishes he was cleaning. "To what pleasure do I owe you?"

"I just got back from a mission you see."

"M-me... T-too... Ugh... Guh." Castoria said as she appeared in the cafeteria, dragging herself limply to the two as everyone else in the cafeteria ignored the nearly dead Servant. "Bleh." Castoria said as she sat down on the seat of the counter while smoke came out of her mouth and her eyes were rolled over.

"That bad huh?" Archer asked with a small stiff chuckle. Looking over at the passed-out Caster. The overworked Servant was ascending back to the throne!

"Eh he... You know how sometimes things can be." Lily only laughed nervously. Looking over at the Caster with a gulp. Knowing that she really did pass out.

"Don't worry about her. A full stomach can get her back in no time. I suspect you two came here for a bite or two? Or more..." Archer said in dread, knowing the appetite of the King of Knights. No matter what version, Artoria is Artoria in the end.

"Hmm~ Hmm~ Sorry for the bother." Lily said towards Archer.

Bump Bump

"N-no bother at all. No worries." Archer said turning back. "Just sit tight... I'll cook up something for the two of you. Thanks for your hard work." Archer said with a smile. Lily truly is too pure for the world.

"You too... Thanks for your hard work..." Lily said, hoping it was loud enough for Archer to hear. Whether he heard it or not, he probably chose to ignore it and began working on dinner. Lily sat down as she waited patiently for the work. Her stomach got butterflies as she was excited about the food.

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"Uwah~ So good~" Castoria cried in joy as she ate. Tears fell down her eyes as she was awakened by the beautiful smell of freshly cooked food that was put in front of her. "Archer really is the best~" Castoria said as tears continued to fall, each bite, each second the food was in her mouth, the sensation... She made sure to savor every moment.

"That's Archer-Senpai for you~" Lily agreed as she ate happily next to Castoria. Both miniature Artoria's eating in peace as they savored each bite out of the food.

Archer looked on with a smile as he looked at the two. No matter what... Cooking for her is what makes him happy. No matter what version of her.

But at the same time...

"Seconds please!"

SLAM

"..." Archer sweats, looking at the fiery looks that the two gave him. Oh, dear... That smile faded as he sweatdropped.

Once a lion, always a lion.

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Nighttime has once again arrived. Today was surprisingly calm. Peaceful to say the least. Days like this make him remember why he enjoys his place in the kitchen. At the same time, also reminds him how much he has to deal with all the gluttons.

Sigh

He finished cleaning the last table, wiping the sweat off his forehead, heading back to the kitchen where he began to wash his hands. Once cleaning them, he grabbed the cup of coffee that was steaming hot.

What a long day today was. Nonetheless, great.

He walked out of the kitchen, not before turning off the lights as it became dark. He went ahead and turned off the light to the cafeteria as well, he then sat down on the chair in front of the kitchen that allowed any customer to freely see into the place if they stood up and so forth.